Clara Ruth Mercer

July 16, 1924 - August 26, 2014

Clara Ruth Mercer of Elmore City, Oklahoma was born to Garner Emmitt and Myrtle R. (Marr) Tucker on June 16, 1924 in Wynnewood, Oklahoma and passed from this life on August 26, 2014 in Lindsay, Oklahoma at the age of 90 years. Ruth grew up and attended school in Wynnewood, Oklahoma and graduated from high school there in 1942. She worked as a secretary for the funeral home in Wynnewood for a short time after graduating high school. Ruth then went to work for Fenter Refining Co. in Wynnewood, was transferred to Oklahoma City for approximately for three years. She also worked for R.E.C. in Lindsay for several years. On September 15, 1961, Ruth married Bennie Joe Mercer in Gainesville, Texas. The couple moved to their ranch in Elmore City, Oklahoma in 1962. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing and cooking. The most important thing to Ruth was her family. She never failed to spend time attending their needs; she was a devoted grandparent and was “Granny” to many children in her community. Mrs. Mercer is survived by: Her husband: Bennie Mercer of the home Daughter: Liz Moseley and husband Bruce of Lindsay, Oklahoma Grandson: Darin Hayden of Lindsay, Oklahoma Granddaughter: Lynnsey Moseley of Lindsay, Oklahoma 2 great-grandchildren: T. C. Lowe and Stephanie Smith Sister: Jane Hanvey of Rancho Cordovia, California A host of nieces and nephews, family and friends Mrs. Mercer was preceded in death by: Daughter: Nita Hayden Parents: Garner and Myrtle Tucker Sisters: Juanita Baker, Viola Johnson, and Mary Colston Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, August 29, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in the Church of Christ in Elmore City, Oklahoma with Joe Terrell and Jess Wilburn officiating. Interment will be at 1:30 p.m. in the Oaklawn Cemetery in Wynnewood, Oklahoma under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com.